Cost of Living Calculator - Helena, Montana vs Lake Hughes, California


The cost of living in Lake Hughes, California is 22.0% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $91,524 in Lake Hughes, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Hughes, California is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
166% more expensive in Lake Hughes
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs Lake Hughes, CA
Compared to Helena, Lake Hughes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  166.6% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher

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